Fighting menopausal weight gain
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For some women it may seem that no matter what they do, the pounds just keep packing on. Some women have even referred to this as “meno-pot” or a potbelly women can develop during midlife.
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10 questions every woman should ask about menopause
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Some women will be well-versed on what will happen and what to expect while other women may have little knowledge on how this change will affect her.
Read MoreVitamins and Menopause
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As women age, they produce less estrogen. And with resultant perimenopause and irregular periods comes the insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness and night sweats.
Read MoreAt a loss – women and thinning hair
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Unlike men, hair loss in women typically does not result in going completely bald. But for women whose hair has thinned to the point of seeing their scalp, it can be devastating taking an emotional toll that can affect their physical and psychological health.
Read MoreWhen vaginal atrophy strikes
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Vaginal atrophy is a condition between 10-40% of women will experience during their lifetime. This common condition also known as atrophic vaginitis is when the walls of the vagina become thin and dry usually occurring after a woman has gone through menopause.
Read MoreWomb Cancer and The Pill
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The American Cancer Society estimates that over 61,000 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2017, with nearly 11,000 of those being fatal. Also known as womb or uterine cancer, the disease mainly affects post-menopausal women.
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Change of Life: What to Expect at Menopause
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Menopause signals the the end of a woman's fertility, and is a natural phase in the cycle of her life. But for many, it is still a period fraught with anxiety.
Read MoreSecrets to maintaining a healthy weight during menopause
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A phase of life many women approach with some apprehension is menopause, the ceasing of menstruation typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.
Read MoreEarly Signs of Menopause
/The first sign of menopause is usually subtle. This includes irregular periods and/or spotting that relate to fluctuating hormone levels in your body.
Read More10 ways to make sex after menopause the best yet!
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With a few suggestions on how to keep your love life hot and satisfying, sex post-menopause can be some of the best sex you’ll ever have.
Read MoreDealing with Vaginal Atrophy
/Vaginal dryness can be hard on any sex life. Not only can it be painful, but it can kill the female libido as well. Some of the main causes of vaginal dryness include hormonal changes. Of the most common causes of vaginal dryness is a decrease in estrogen levels during menopause, perimenopause, after childbirth, or during breastfeeding. Decreased levels of estrogen leads to thinning and inflammation of the labia typically called vaginal atrophy
Read MoreFacts About Menopause
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Menopause indicates the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It usually occurs about twelve months after your last menstrual period. Women often experience menopause around 40 or 50 years old. The average age women develop menopause is 51
Read MoreEssential Health Tests for Women in Menopause
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As women enter into menopause, prevention should be the key strategy for chronic diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis. Prevention begins with screening. Pay attention to this essential checklist of health tests you should be getting as this time begins.
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